Jimmie E. Gates: Finances shouldn't be college roadblock

10:36 AM,
Sep. 19, 2013

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The dream of going to college to build a better way of life may be more difficult to attain for students from low-income families.

Top education officials didn't paint a rosy picture of higher education during state budget hearings this week.

Higher Education Commissioner Hank Bounds told legislative budget leaders the state needs more people with associate and bachelor's degrees. The state ranks behind surrounding states in the number of individuals with such degrees. ...